PROVIDE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY (AFRL) WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDIUM SIZED KA-BAND ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY (APA) SATCOM TERMINAL FROM CESIUM ASTRO.
$2,564,036
| Recipient | CESIUMASTRO INC UEI ETNXN97SBHG3 |
|---|---|
| Award ID | FA945324CX053 |
| Award amount | $2,564,036 |
| Award type | DEFINITIVE CONTRACT |
| Awarding agency | Department of Defense — Department of the Air Force |
| NAICS | 541715 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) |
| PSC | AR12 |
| Start date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| End date | Apr 17, 2027 |
| Place of performance | KIRTLAND AFB, NM |
| Record updated | Sep 16, 2024 |
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